State of Illinois Taxes 

The State of Illinois imposes taxes on businesses within the State of Illinois. These taxes must be paid directly to the State of Illinois. For more information concerning general merchandise sales tax please visit the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) web site at: https://www.revenue.state.il.us/app/trii/.  

• The current State of Illinois general merchandise sales tax rate can be obtained from the City’s tax rate page.   

City of Highland Park Taxes  

In addition to the State of Illinois General Merchandise Tax, the City of Highland Park imposes business taxes on businesses within the City of Highland Park. The City tax must be paid directly to the City and the appropriate tax return must be completed and submitted with payment. Payment of these taxes is the responsibility of the business. For more information on the City's food and beverage tax, package liquor tax, or motor fuel tax, please contact the City of Highland Park's Finance Department at (847) 432-0800. Forms can be obtained from this web site, or requested via email at e-mail.  

• A food and beverage tax rate of an additional 1% is assessed upon food and beverages prepared and sold for immediate consumption provided that facilities are available to consume the food on the premises, regardless of whether the consumption occurs on the premises or not.  

• A package liquor tax rate of an additional 1% is assessed on alcoholic beverages sold in original containers.  

• A motor fuel tax rate is an additional two cents per gallon or a fraction thereof, sold at retail.  

Required Forms  

• Complete and signed tax return(s).  
• A copy of the IDOR ST-1 form. If the business is part of multiple locations submissions must include a copy of the IDOR ST 2 page that includes the Highland Park location.  
• Motor fuel tax returns must also include a copy of the IDOR PST-2 form.  
• When mailing payment, please include 'Attn: Business Tax' on the outside of the envelope.  

Payment Deadline  

Reporting and remittance of taxes collected are due to the City of Highland Park on the last day of each calendar month for the immediately preceding calendar month. For example, the tax and remittance for the liability month of March are due to the City by April 30.  

Methods of Payment  

Currently, the City of Highland Park is equipped to receive funds paid by cash or check, or by credit card if paying in person.